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Jews light candles this Hanukkah not to deny the darkness, but to assert something simple and necessary: Violence fueled by silence does not get the final word.Hen Mazzig | Opinion contributorAs Jews around the world light Hanukkah candles this week, many are doing so with a growing sense of unease.

Bondi Beach shooting shows we can't 'debate' antisemitism | Opinion

What's the NFL playoff field going to look like this year? Here are our full projectionsWith just three weeks left to play in the NFL season, only two playoff spots have been clinched, but that number could be going way up in Week 16.A total of nine teams could clinch a spot this weekend and if you want to know what those clinching scenarios look like, we've got you covered here.

2025 NFL playoff picture: Here is the projected 14-team bracket based on a simulation of the final three weeks

The Trump administration has launched an unusual new hiring initiative that marks a sharp departure from traditional government recruitment: the U.S. Tech Force, a program that requires no college degree and no minimum work experience for technology professionals willing to serve two-year stints in federal agencies. And if you get in, you can expect to make anywhere from $150,000 up to $200,000.​

You can make up to $200K working in Trump’s new ‘Tech Force’—and you don’t need a degree or work experience

EarthQuaker Devices has served Smashing Pumpkins, PJ Harvey and Radiohead but says tariffs add costs up to 30%Julie Robbins and her team atEarthQuaker Devices have made guitar pedals for some of the biggest names in the world of music. The Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, PJ Harvey and others have sought out the company’s bespoke, handmade pedals for their unique sounds and designs.

Trump’s tariffs are choking small US manufacturers – even those making music magic

The White House is defending chief of staff Susie Wiles after a stunning Vanity Fair story emerged that included her take on several members of the Trump administration. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.

Key takeaways from the stunning Vanity Fair story featuring Trump administration's Susie Wiles

China's most advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, has been spotted transiting the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday as Beijing continues to exert military pressure on self-ruled Taiwan.The presence of the Fujian in the Taiwan Strait, roughly 80 miles wide at its narrowest point, was confirmed on Wednesday by Taiwan's Defense Ministry, which added that the island's military monitored and responded to the Chinese aircraft carrier's passage.

Image Captures China’s Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier in Contested Waters

Donna Summer worked hard for the music, writing songs that defined a generation, and this week the Songwriters Hall of Fame honored her lasting legacy.The unmistakable voice of the disco era was posthumously inducted during an intimate ceremony held Dec. 15 in The Butterfly Room at Cecconi's in West Hollywood.

Disco queen Donna Summer receives songwriting honor from Hall of Fame

Week 15 didn’t just take away Kansas City’s hopes for the playoffs. It also took away the elite quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. After being tackled late in the game, Mahomes tore his ACL, which might require surgery. Although the Chiefs are out of playoff contention, three games remain.

Andy Reid Makes Final Decision on Signing New Chiefs QB After Patrick Mahomes’ ACL Injury

WBD had agreed to sell to Netflix but Paramount swiftly countered with an all-cash offer, which WBD’s board is calling ‘inadequate’Warner Bros Discovery has urged shareholders to reject a $108.4bn hostile takeover offer from Paramount Skydance, branding it “inadequate” amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the legacy media conglomerate.

Warner Bros Discovery urges shareholders to reject Paramount’s $108.4bn takeover bid

WHITELAND, Ind. (WKRC) — A trucker returned to find his trailer loaded with millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine after stopping at an Indiana truck stop.According to WXIN, authorities in Indiana are still searching for suspects after a large amount of cocaine was discovered in a semi trailer at a Pilot Travel Center in Whiteland, Indiana.

Trucker returns to find trailer loaded up with 350 pounds of cocaine at Indiana truck stop

Michelle Obama's style continues to attract public interest with a recent Instagram picture generating lots of reactions and fueling conversations on how the ex-first lady presents herself before the public.As reported by Atlanta Blackstar, this picture series arrives during Obama's promotional tour for her second literary work titled 'The Look,' a coffee table book which features her fashion style in and out of the White House, and is a 'New York Times' bestselling publication.

Michelle Obama Flaunts Confidence in See-Through Dress — Fans Go Wild

CJ Perry says John Cena is a hero in her book after seeing him tap out in his final WWE match ... even though his last act didn't go the way some fans hoped.The wrestling legend stopped by the office Monday and joined us on "TMZ Live" and we asked her about John ending his iconic WWE career with a disappointing loss to Gunther.

CJ Perry Says John Cena Tapping Out Was Right Move In Final Wrestling Match

The health secretary is winning the battle of public opinion but has not convinced those who matter most in this disputeThere are an array of numbers relating to the NHS that, it’s safe to assume, make Wes Streeting wince.Take, for example, the number of hospital tests and treatments people in England are waiting for – 7.42 million – and the number of people who need them – 6.24 million.

Striking resident doctors are digging in. History suggests this will go on and on

A number of experts have warned that Lake Mead is going to continue drying up unless something is done "now," in a series of essays released in a report by the Colorado River Research Group."Our results should serve as a call to action. We need to adopt additional and immediate measures across the [San Juan River] Basin to reduce water consumption even further during the next year, well before any new guidelines are in place," some of the experts wrote in a featured essay.

Lake Mead Warnings Issued by Multiple Experts

The president "loves taking credit" for this one thing, said the late night host.Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday gave Donald Trump a Christmas-themed nickname as he mocked the president’s yearslong obsession with winning the “war on Christmas.”“Nobody loves taking credit for the words ‘merry’ and ‘Christmas’ more than our own Rant-a-Claus,” Kimmel joked.

Jimmy Kimmel Unwraps A New Holiday Nickname For Donald Trump

Raul Malo, the vocalist who led the Grammy-winning country band the Mavericks and helped shape their genre-blending sound, died last week at age 60 following a battle with cancer, a band representative confirmed to Rolling StoneThe Miami-born singer had been fighting colon cancer since his June 2024 diagnosis and revealed in September 2025 that he was also battling leptomeningeal disease, a rare cancer affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Country legend dies at 60

What is a common phrase bestowed upon tombstones, in condolence messages, and amongst social media posts following the death of a loved one or a famous celebrity? The abbreviation “RIP” as “Rest In Peace” has become so ingrained in our vocabulary that many people accept it as its common meaning.

Everyone Uses ‘RIP’ — But Few Know Its Original Meaning

A 4-year-old rescue dog named Finn is going viral after her owner shared the dark backstory behind a sweet clip of her swimming: Finn’s tail was cut off in an apparent attempt to pass her off as a boxer—and when that didn’t work, she was abandoned.

Woman Has Message to Owner Who Cut Dog’s Tail Off To Try and Disguise Breed

Senate votes 31-14 and House 93-35 to establish commission studying slavery legacy and racial discriminationGov Wes Moore explains he vetoed reparations study bill in order to focus on more immediate actionGov. Wes Moore explained to radio host Charlamagne that his veto of a reparations-related bill was not a rejection of reparations policy, but to show that the time of mere studies is over, arguing he is a "person of action."

Maryland to study slavery reparations after lawmakers override Dem governor's veto

The prosecutor drew parallels with the case of Lucy ConnollyTrending on GB NewsA man from Dorset has been jailed for 18 months over anti-migrant social media posts, including one calling for asylum hotels to be set ablaze.Luke Yarwood, 36, pleaded guilty to two counts of publishing written material intended to stir up racial hatred at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Man jailed for 18 months over anti-migrant social media posts viewed just 33 times

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WASHINGTON ― President Donald Trump said he stands by Susie Wiles following his chief of staff's wide-ranging comments published by Vanity Fair ‒ and said he agrees with her assessment that he has an "alcoholic's personality."Trump addressed Wiles' remarks to Vanity Fair in a separate Tuesday, Dec. 16, interview with the New York Post as the White House spent the day working aggressively to discredit the story.

Trump defends Susie Wiles, agrees he has an 'alcoholic's personality'

After more than a year of legal arguments, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is set to appear before a special Georgia Senate committee examining her prosecution of President Trump on Wednesday.Lawmakers created the Senate Special Committee on Investigations in January 2024 to look into allegations of "various forms of misconduct" against Willis concerning her prosecution against Mr. Trump and others over efforts to overturn Trump's 2020 election loss in Georgia.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis set to face Georgia Senate committee over Trump prosecution

If you’re one of the millions of people taking daily medication to control high blood pressure, a new study from Columbia University has a message you’ll want to hear. Researchers have taken a closer look at a long-trusted medication, chlorthalidone, and found that it may carry more risks than a similar, widely used drug.

The hidden risks scientists just uncovered about a common blood pressure drug

While Hollywood continues to grieve the deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, the director’s friend Corey Feldman revealed his first reaction to hearing the tragic news and the subsequent arrest of their son Nick Reiner.“As we watched the news unfold, I was actually the first one who said, ‘I think it was his son,'” Feldman, 54, told cameras in The Rob Reiner Story: A Hollywood Tragedy – ABC News Special, which aired on ABC Tuesday, December 16.

Corey Feldman Says He Was 1st Person to Think Rob Reiner Was Killed by Son Nick in ABC News Special

The updated 2026 Staria keeps its familiar look but adds tech upgrades, new trim details, and improved suspensionFacelifted Hyundai Staria debuts with mild visual changes.Larger screens and more physical controls enhance usability.Chassis upgrades deliver a smoother and quieter driving feel.The Staria might still feel like a fresh face on the road, but Hyundai’s futuristic minivan is already approaching its fifth birthday, having launched back in April 2021.

Hyundai Gave Its Futuristic Minivan A Makeover Where It Matters Most

Gil Gerard, the actor best known for playing sci-fi hero Buck Rogers, has died. He was 82.His death in a hospice on Tuesday was announced by his wife, Janet Gerard, on Facebook. She wrote: “Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer.

Gil Gerard, ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ star, dies at 82

After traveling to all 50 states, I've come across some charming cities to visit in the winter.Healdsburg, California, and Aspen, Colorado, feel especially magical during the holidays.I also love visiting Park City, Charleston, and Boulder for cozy winter vibes.

I've visited all 50 states. There are 7 cozy cities I always tell people to visit during the winter months.

Get a better night’s sleep with these mattressesA mattress is a long-term investment in your overall health and well-being. A quality night’s sleep provides myriad benefits to the body and mind, which all begin with the right mattress. The best mattresses may relieve aches and pains, control temperature and contour your body.

The best mattresses to help you wake refreshed

A terrain aware exoskeleton that gives your legs extra power on every outingAI exoskeleton gives wheelchair users the freedom to walk againWandercrafts Personal Exoskeleton is about helping people stand tall, connect with others and live life on their own terms.Recreational exoskeletons have been popping up for years, but the new IRMO M1 exoskeleton feels like a turning point.